Patti R. Meyers-Jones MS, PT, CLT, CCI
Physical Therapist with eighteen years of experience in organizing and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy programs in order to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part to help patients reach their maximal level of performance. I am seeking to be a part of a therapy team that provides excellent care to the community and to continue to grow in managerial skills.
Education
- December 15, 2001
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master of Science, with emphasis in Physical Therapy
- Joe Finnell Scholarship Recipient
- May 13, 2000
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Bachelor of Science, Health Science/Physical Therapy
- May 15, 1998
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Bachelor of Science, Radiography
- December 19, 1997
- Westark Community College, Fort Smith, AR Associate of Arts
- December 18, 1992
- Westark Community College, Fort Smith, AR Associate of Applied Science, Radiological Technology
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- June 27, 1992
- Sparks School of Radiography. Fort Smith, AR Certificate of Radiography
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
- May 1983
- Southside High School, Fort Smith, AR Graduated with general education degree with emphasis on science and math
Employment
- January 7, 2013 – Current
- Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, TX CurrentLead Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic & Acute Inpatient Rehab/Acute Inpatient
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with focus on return to work or functional activities as well as both inpatient and rehab evaluation and treatment. I have been a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for 3 years. Serve as Clinical Coordinator for students. I have assisted the Therapies Director with many duties and projects.
- July 27, 2009 – December 28, 2012
- Sparks Health System, Fort Smith, AR Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic & Acute Inpatient Rehab/Acute Inpatient
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with focus on return to work or functional activities as well as both inpatient and rehab evaluation and treatment. Set up larger outpatient department and assisted with marketing planning. Clinical Coordinator for students.
- April 2008 – July 2009
- Performance Physical Therapy Group, Fort Smith, AR
- Lead Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with focus on return to work. I wrote all the protocols for treatment for PT, PTA, and tech.
- July 2007 – April 2008
- Ozark Physical Therapy, Ozark, AR
- Lead Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with age range of 10 to 85 as well as Home Health setting.
- October 2003 – June 2007
- Performance Physical Therapy Group, Fort Smith, AR
- Lead Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with focus on return to work
- January 2002 – September 2003
- Strengthening Centers of Arkansas, Barling, AR
- Lead Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic
- Duties: Evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries and impairments in an outpatient setting with focus on return to work
- July 1, 2000 – June 30, 2001
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Graduate Assistant
- Duties: Assisted professor with post-professional programming and compiling tenure and promotion documents
- July 1988 – June 2002
- Bob Settle Sales Co. Inc., Fort Smith, AR Bookkeeper
- Duties: Computerized general ledger, payroll tax, sales tax, and bank statement reconciliation
- August 1993 – December 1995
- Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, AR Staff Radiological Technician, Emergency Room
- Duties: Night technician with coverage of Emergency Room, Surgery, I.C.U., and Floors
- July 1992 – August 1993
- Fort Smith Medical Center, Fort Smith, AR Staff Radiological/Mammography Technician
- Duties: Quality control of 3 clinic’s film processors and radiograph units, mammography and general radiography, and patient check-in
Licenses
- October 8, 2012
- Texas PT 1223337 – current
Continuing Education
- September 2011
- APTA Credentialed Clinic Instructor
- May 24, 2015
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- September 2016
- Kinesiotaping for Myofascial Dysfunction
- December 2016
- Myofascial Decompression Level 1
Professional Training
- Excel, Word, Quicken, Power Point,
- Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll
